AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people's lives more livable and inspiring. As a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, we supply essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide. Backed by a pioneering heritage, our innovative products and sustainable technologies are designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet, while making life easier. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 46,000 people in around 80 countries, while our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Sikkens, International, Interpon, Eka and Chemcraft.
In North America, 4,500 employees work at more than 50 locations to support the Performance Coatings and Specialty Chemicals Business Areas. Consistently ranked as a leader in sustainability, we are dedicated to energizing cities and communities while creating a protected, colorful world where life is improved by what we do.
Our Powder Coatings Business Unit is the largest global manufacturer of powder coatings—solvent-free paints applied to metal and other conductive surfaces—and a world leader in powder coatings technology. Interpon® is our Powder Coating's business' global brand, with a wide manufacturing base. Our product and technology development capabilities are strong, and we possess manufacturing expertise in the areas of cost and speed.
PURPOSE/KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB

Delivery (50%)

Guide line management to deliver HSE (Health Safety and Environmental) policy, setting the culture and managing hazards.
Improvement (20%)
Act as a change agent for continuous improvement and a role model for compliance and commitment.
Capability (20%)
Leverage HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) expertise to support own unit and others.
Strategy (10%)

Contribute to the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) strategy beyond own unit.

People

Manage and develop direct reports as applicable.

Other Duties

As applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Guide line management to develop and ensure implementation of HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) policies, plans and practices for the Nashville Site in line with AkzoNobel’s HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) policy, directives, rules, and procedures and in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements; together with and in support of line management, set the safety culture and manage hazards.

Be a change agent for continuous improvement in HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) standards, performance, capability and culture of the Nashville Site in line with AkzoNobel programs. Along with line management, spend time on the shop floor and act as a role model for ensuring compliance with and commitment to the AkzoNobel HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) policy, directives, rules and procedures, including its risk tolerance criteria.

Be an effective coach for the Nashville Site by leveraging and extending its HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) knowledge through personal participation in AkzoNobel’s expert pools for the delivery of the Safety Common Platform, HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) faculty learning programs, auditing and/or incident investigation and/or through training activities within the Nashville Site as well as through personal functional development.

Contribute to the development of the HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) strategy for design, deployment and delivery of the AkzoNobel HSE (Health, Safety and the Environmental) policy, directives, rules and procedures and Safety Common Platform for the entity at the next higher level, in order to ensure alignment of objectives and performance of the Nashville Site.

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Broad and specialized knowledge of the AkzoNobel HSE (Health, Safety and Environmental) functional role and its management systems and programs, as well as external benchmarks.
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As a leading coatings and specialty chemical company AkzoNobel is proud to offer a competitive compensation package as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, dental and vision coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement and much more. Employment at AkzoNobel is contingent upon the successful completion of both pre-employment background checks and drug screening. All candidates hired must be able to provide proper documentation of their eligibility to work in the US. AkzoNobel is an E-Verify Employer.
AkzoNobel is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans (M/F/D/V).